The American Entrepreneur

Catching Up With Silicon Valley Tech Marketing Icon Regis McKenna

Regis McKenna, Jack Abriola, Dave Wilke

“The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Silicon Valley tech icon Regis McKenna about a variety of topics, including Regis’ predictions for the future of tech, as well as the impact of the triple crisis in Japan on the country’s manufacturing sector.
Also on the Show:

Doing Home Office Work For Your Business?  Dave Wilke Has Some Tax Traps You May Want to Avoid

Maintaining a home office can be an advantage for business owners and entrepreneurs who want balance to their professional and personal lives.  It is also a practice that is heavily monitored by the IRS, as while there ARE deductions available to those who maintain a home office, it is also a potential red flag for an audit when tax time comes. As part of his “Ask the Accountant” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Dave Wilke of Wilke and Associates CPA discusses the benefits and the traps of a home office from a tax standpoint.

Passing Your Business On To Your Children….Are New Tax Laws Making It Easier?

For many entrepreneurs who have family in the business, it would seem like a no-brainer to pass control of the business to your family upon your retirement.  But most anyone who has actually TRIED it has run into a buzzsaw of government regulation.  With the extension of the Bush Tax Cuts, as well as other new estate tax regulation, has this process actually gotten easier over time?  Jack Abriola of the Select Financial Group has the answers, and he talks with Ron about the changes that federal legislation has brought to the succession planning process.

Segments

  • Ron’s Rant:  Seven Ways to Lose a Client

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris rants about the importance of taking care of your clients in business, and breaks down seven key ways that you can lose a client for your business.

  • Doing Home Office Work For Your Business?  Dave Wilke Has Some Tax Traps You May Want to Avoid

    Maintaining a home office can be an advantage for business owners and entrepreneurs who want balance to their professional and personal lives. It is also a practice that is heavily monitored by the IRS, as while there ARE deductions available to those who maintain a home office, it is also a potential red flag for an audit when tax time comes. As part of his “Ask the Accountant” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, Dave Wilke of Wilke and Associates CPA discusses the benefits and the traps of a home office from a tax standpoint.

  • Why Does the United States Have Such a High National Debt?

    As part of an “open talk” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks about how the U.S. economy got in so much trouble, and what we need to do to cut down the National debt.

  • What Are the Global Ramifications of the Crisis in Japan?

    As part of his “open talk” segment on American Entrepreneur Radio, “The American Entrepreneuer” Ron Morris discusses the global economic impact of the recent earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear turmoil that Japan currently faces.

  • Succession Planning:  Are New Tax Laws Making It Easier?

    For many entrepreneurs who have family in the business, it would seem like a no-brainer to pass control of the business to your family upon your retirement. But most anyone who has actually TRIED it has run into a buzzsaw of government regulation. With the extension of the Bush Tax Cuts, as well as other new estate tax regulation, has this process actually gotten easier over time? Jack Abriola of the Select Financial Group has the answers, and he talks with Ron about the changes that federal legislation has brought to the succession planning process.

  • Why Waste What Little Time We Have On This Earth?

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris discusses his weekly column, about the importance of being productive with your free time, as part of an “open talk” session.

  • A Conversation With Silicon Valley Marketing Icon Regis McKenna

    “The American Entrepreneur” Ron Morris talks with Silicon Valley tech icon Regis McKenna about a variety of topics, including Regis’ predictions for the future of tech, as well as the impact of the triple crisis in Japan on the country’s manufacturing sector.

  • “Business and Health” with Dr. Will Clower - March 19, 2011

    As part of the “Business and Health” segment, presented by American Entrepreneur Radio, Dr. Will Clower of Mediterranean Wellness breaks down the health and wellness issues making headlines, and examines the impact these issues have on the bottom lines of companies, both large and small, in the U.S. Joining him for a portion of this discussion is Dr. Brad Pifalo, a health plan specialist, who discusses the current health care structure in the U.S., and what are the primary drivers that determine how (and for how much) we receive our health care.

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